Sunset Elementary School

12824 W 12th St.
Airway Heights, WA 99001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Sunset Elementary serves the northern part of Airway Heights, WA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 12.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sunset Elementary School's student population of 634 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
634 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Sunset Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1911 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
41%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

24%
53%
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
3%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
18%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
48%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
15%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
10%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.71

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
39.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #1911 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sunset Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
634 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Cheney School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Sunset Elementary serves the northern part of Airway Heights, WA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 12.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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